LTN 208: Catullus and Lucretius 

LTN 208: Catullus and Lucretius 

Spring of Odd Year | 3 credits

From raw emotion to cosmic theory, LTN 208: Catullus and Lucretius invites you into the poetic extremes of Roman thought. Through original Latin texts, you’ll explore the intimate lyric of Catullus and the epic philosophy of Lucretius’s De Rerum Natura. 

In this course, you’ll: 

  • Read and translate selections from Catullus and Lucretius in Latin 
  • Analyze poetic form, vocabulary, and philosophical ideas 
  • Discuss themes like love, nature, death, and the universe 
  • Strengthen your Latin reading and interpretive skills 
Yellow background with “LTN 208” in bold letters. On the right, a fragment of ancient parchment inscribed with drawings of birds and script. Subtitle: “Catullus and Lucretius.”

Ideal for students who want to experience the emotional depth and intellectual ambition of Roman poetry. 

Explore two radically different Roman voices in LTN 208. 

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